RottieGrlLPN

RottieGrlLPN

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  1. Are LPN's allowed to access and monitor central lines?

    RottieGrlLPN replied to KR's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Ok, I concede! I am wrong and have proof! http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol40/40-18/773.html Looks like this was a "suggestion" of proposed guidelines to set forth but have not yet been voted...

  2. Are LPN's allowed to access and monitor central lines?

    RottieGrlLPN replied to KR's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The answer is a def no. It is on the State Board website I remember reading it when I worked in a Hem/Onc office. As a medical assistant I was able to because I worked under the physicians license....

  3. Independent contractor working for insurance company at home

    RottieGrlLPN replied to azblt50's topic in General Nursing

    No problem! Ty too

  4. Independent contractor working for insurance company at home

    RottieGrlLPN replied to azblt50's topic in General Nursing

    And congrats on the

  5. Independent contractor working for insurance company at home

    RottieGrlLPN replied to azblt50's topic in General Nursing

    You could ask a professional tax preparer for advice if you don't want to pay all of the fees. Maybe they would do a free

  6. Another low staffing - am i being a baby- new nurse post!

    RottieGrlLPN replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, and don't get me wrong, I don't mind busting my hump every day, work does not scare me. What I dont like is feeling used like a door mat and being made to feel ungrateful or or unappreciative...

  7. Another low staffing - am i being a baby- new nurse post!

    RottieGrlLPN replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Honestly, I'm sad. I hate leaving at the end of my shift knowing that all I am is a pill pusher and not feeling like I did any nursing for the residents. I dont know what the residents I have are in...

  8. Ok people, face facts: Staffing in LTC is always going to be outrageous!

    RottieGrlLPN replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I could not agree more. I work on a behavior floor- psych meets dementia and so on. Two nurses 3O pts. There is screaming, Residents trying to climb out bed, elevator alarms going off. It's absolutely...

  9. The weekly addition to the workload...

    RottieGrlLPN replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Very sad, very sad

  10. Number of patients you care for?

    RottieGrlLPN replied to winter_green's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I could not agree

  11. Number of patients you care for?

    RottieGrlLPN replied to winter_green's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work LTC 3-11 LPN,

  12. improving staff responsiveness

    RottieGrlLPN replied to idonthaveaphd's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO, some of us will give all we have and it will never be enough. You can't squeeze any more juice from an orange that has nothing left to give, in other words you are damned if you do and damned...

  13. New Nurse 4 Med errors in 6 months

    RottieGrlLPN replied to lpncharlie's topic in General Nursing

    I def have to agree w/ OP, it's hard being a new nurse floating from floor to floor. I don't float (yet) but day 4 of orientation, I did better w/ my med pass. By better I mean instead of it taking...

  14. First LPN Job, 5 day orientation, 1:40+ patients...advice?

    RottieGrlLPN replied to inky-york's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am having the same problem. I have about 5 days left on my 8 day orientation and I feel overwhelmed and VERY stressed. It took me about 3.5 hrs to pass meds to 12 patients out of 30. The nurse...

  15. And the survey says......

    RottieGrlLPN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just had my first day on orientation Monday. The preceptor was great, very nice, knew her stuff. She made me feel really comfortable. Even the supervisor was helpful. She gave me some great tips...

  16. And the survey says......

    RottieGrlLPN replied to RottieGrlLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Uggh, I know....I just can't wait until that happens,

  17. And the survey says......

    RottieGrlLPN replied to RottieGrlLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is amazing what stress does to the mind during

  18. And the survey says......

    RottieGrlLPN replied to RottieGrlLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you guys for your

  19. New LPN needs some positive vibes.

    RottieGrlLPN replied to RLopezPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations! You will do great, just have faith in yourself. I just started orientation today. I have two more classroom days then ten days on the floor. What kind of facility will you be...

  20. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    RottieGrlLPN replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been at a private practice (eastern PA) for about 6 years now, started at $11/ hr now making $15.50 as an MA/ phlebotomist. I will be starting a new job in about 3 weeks making $19/

  21. Yay! Just passed Transitions today!!!!

    RottieGrlLPN replied to RottieGrlLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for all of the support. You guys are

  22. Yay! Just passed Transitions today!!!!

    RottieGrlLPN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am soooo relieved to get the first test out of the way. Not as bad as I thought. I will however agree with the majority, it is a lot of memorization. Now on to the next one! Go me, go

  23. Yay! Just passed Transitions today!!!!

    RottieGrlLPN replied to RottieGrlLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You are

  24. Yay! Just passed Transitions today!!!!

    RottieGrlLPN replied to RottieGrlLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you, thank you very much:cool: Now I'm preparing for AP. Have you taken that exam? If so did you find it difficult? I'm feeling like I'm just refreshing on some old stuff and this feeling of...

  25. New LPN shoutin' out - any others want to rejoice?

    RottieGrlLPN replied to MrsMig's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You will do just fine. You passed your classess right? So, give yourself some credit, take a deep breath, and pass it like you know it because you